Editorial
Editorial
Victorian election
Only one side of politics is pledging to improve state’s political integrity
Voters have a clear desire for greater accountability in politics, but Labor appears to have missed the message.
- The Age's View
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Victorian election
Housing is a key cost-of-living issue, and Labor has the slightly better offer
A state government with courage and imagination could reshape the housing environment. The policies presented at this election will not achieve that change.
- The Age's View
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Victorian election
Health system needs reboot, not just a spending spree
There is an opportunity here for a leader with vision to change the entire system for the better.
- The Age's View
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Victorian election
Of the major parties, Labor provides most realistic path to clean energy
Our government needs to urgently enact policies that make deep cuts to greenhouse pollution, reduce emissions and restore the natural world.
- The Age's View
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Victorian election
Diverting funds from Suburban Rail Loop could pay dividends
“The population is growing faster than the services here – we need more-frequent trains.”
- The Age's View
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Victorian election
Voters let down as parties dodge debt question
The major parties have not been shy in spruiking their spending pledges, but when it comes to repairing the state’s balance sheet, it’s a different matter.
- The Age's View
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Victorian election
A voting system in dire need of reform
Group voting tickets leave the electoral system open to manipulation. It is well beyond time Victoria joined the rest of Australia and dumped them.
- The Age's View
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China relations
Beijing’s pivot driven by self-interest but has mutual benefit
Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s meeting with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the G20 summit has not solved trade disputes or long-standing disagreements over human rights, but there is good reason to be cautiously optimistic.
- The Age's View
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Planning
On the outer, Melburnians are waiting for the future in heavy traffic
Labor’s vision for Melbourne as a city of centres – liveable, connected and sustainable – is barely a mirage for residents in key suburbs who feel let down and neglected when it comes to urban planning.
- The Age's View
Editorial
Victorian election
Campaign launches more branding exercise than policy platform
The energy policies of both parties are now on the table. Unfortunately, the Liberals’ proposal does not appear to pass the sniff test.
- The Age's View
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Russia-Ukraine war
Putin’s Kherson humiliation is no reason to ease the pressure
Those urging negotiations with Russia with Ukraine pushing forward are misreading the situation.
- The Age's View